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WORK PROGRESSESON PORTAGE ROADSULZER. Sept. 11.? A crew of adozen men under Superintendent L.T. Merry of the Alaska Road Commission, are making rapid progress onoverhauling the Portage Road. Theroad is being straightened up andgenerally repaired, an extension onboth sides will be made to deep water, and the curduroy will be coveredover with gravel. This will make avast improvement in the degree ofcomfort derived by the public in using this highway, for while the corduroy was solid enough, it was so roughthat it was next to impossible to rideGO TO THE DREAM THEATRE (Admission only 5c, 10c and 15c?Five vreels of pictures. 9-i-tf fKUPPENKEIMER Clothes )at The HUB ;ver it. The tide flats at either endf the road have also caused muchuconvcnience. and with the road exended beyond these there will be a,Teat improvement. Williams andiubbard contemplate the installationif an auto at an early date, and thisvill doubtless make the Portage anren more popular route of travel,or it is not only a beautiful triphrough the rough waters of Doxon'sEntrance around Cape Chacon.?Ketchikan Progressive.)JEW AMERICANLINE FOR CHINATRADE IN SIGHTSAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 3.? A'hinese-owned steamship companytrill enter active competition on the>acific and fight for the control ofhe trade now falling into the handsif the Japanese by the retirement ofhe Pacific Mail Company. The firsthip of the new line?a vessel withiuge freight and steerage accommodntions?will arrive in San Franciscotwo months from now.The new company will be incorporated for 15,000,000, the money beingsubscribed by Chinese both in SanFsancisio and tne Orient. Later agovernment subsidy will be asked, itis said. On this side of the ocean,the organization work is being accomplished by the Chinese Six Companies and the Chinese Chamber ofCommerce, according to Attorney JohnR. McNabe, of the former body.At several preliminary meetingsthe plan met with enthusiastic support by local Chinese and resulted indetermining to Inrorporate when $1,i >00,000 was in sight.The pioneer ship in the new linewill fly the British flag, acordlng toinformation reaching here from the.Orient. It will be one of the vesselsnow running between Hong Kongports and ports in India and the StraitSettlements. It can accommodatebut a few f>rst-cla38 passengers, butit will carry 10,000 tons of freight andj 400 steerage passengers.Later two or three similar boatswill be added. These, according topresent plans, will prevent a fallingoff in trade between China and America, until modern ships can be eitherpurchased orf built. zSLINGSHOTS AND AIR GUNSARE BARRED AT WRANGELLThe Wrangell city council has decided to abolish slingshots and airguns, according to the Wrangell Sentinel. The small boys had contracted a habit of shooting out the streetlights.DR. S. HALL YOUNGWRITING ANOTHER BOOKWord is received that Dr. S. HallYoung, formerly superintendent ofPrebypterian Missions in Alaska, iswriting another book on Alaskn, whichwill appear with "The Mushing Parson" as its title. Dr. Young's book,"Alaska Days With John Muir," justrecently came from the press.PETERSBURG ISOUT AFTER AMARINE HOSPITALThe Petersburg Commercial Clubhad a busy session Wednesday evening, a variety of matters coming upfor discussion and action.The secretary was instructed to thewrite to several steamship companiesan urgent request that space be reserved for fresh fish shipments by allsteamers making this port. This action was necessitated by the fact thata couple of shipments had been passed up by steamers lately, resultingin heavy expense and much inconvenience to the shippers, Tho matteris also to be taken up with the commercial bodies of Tacoma and Seattle.It was also decided to correspondwith Sitka business men in regard tothe establishment of boat service, forpassengers and freight between thatpoint and Petersburg, it being reported that the Sitka people have hadsuch an enterprise under considerations. If the reply is favorable itis the intention of the club to send adelegate to Sitka to arrange for cooperation in the undertaking by Petersburgh business men.Tho need of a customs office in Petersburg was discussed, and Bteps taken to ascertain if its establishmentcannot be brought about. It waspointed out that an office at this pointwould bo of greater convenience tothe fishing fleet than at any otherplace in Southeastern Alaska, and alsoto shippers, and that the growingbusiness will soon make it a necessity.It was decided to again take up thematter of getting cable service forPetersburg in place of the presentwireless service. After consultingwith Sargent Stewart, the club willcorrespond with the proper authorities.i ul' unui suujeci ui uincussiuu wuatho inauguration of a movement toward securing the establishment of amarine hospital In Alaska. Tho secretary was instructed to correspondregarding the matter with DelegateJames WIckersham; also to suggestthat there la no more favorable pointin the Territory than Petersburg forsuch an institution, and that Petersburg Is therefore a declared candidatefor It.?(Petersburg Roport.)15-POUND CABBAGESAT FAIRBANKS FAIRFAIRBANKS, Sept. 9.?With tonsof vegetables, wheat and oats fromall over the Tanana Valley, tho Fairbanks annual fair opened yesterdaywith the greatest list of exhibits inthe history of the North. Several cabbages weighing more than fifteenpounds each wero shown.In the exhibit also wero a numberof gold quartz and antimony specimens from recently discovered veins.It is probable that a largo part of theexhibit will be shipped to Seattle after the fair is over.Alice M. Jordison. teacher of mandolinguitar and banjo, studio 5-6 Garslde Bl.PLANS FOR NEWALASKA-JUNEAUBOLL COMPLETED 'Charles E. Bruff, well known civilengineer, will return from San Francisco somo time next month withthe plans of tho Alaska-Juncau GoldMining Company's proposed mill, andit is expected that the start of workon tho mill will not bo delayed.Tho plans of tho mill wore drawnby the engineering firm with which ,Mr. Bruff 1b associated and are not ,unlike those of the Alaska Gastineau (mill at Thane, which was built afterdosigns furnished by Mr. Bruff andGeorge O. Bradley, another memberof his firm.THIRTY MOREJOIN A. B.'SA clasB of thirty candidates was initiated into the Arctic Brotherhoodat its meeting Tuesday night. ArcticChief Marshall was assisted by PastArctic Chief A. E. Maltby in conducting the 8tampedcrs over tho trail.Tho A. B.'s are growing in numbers, and when the building 1b completed sometime in November, it likely will have the largest membershipof any order In Juneau, it is now indicated.JUNEAU MAN TAKESTRIP WITH BIRD-MANA trip through tho clouds with Aviator Silas Chrlstofferson was tho experience of Bert Sperry of Juneau during his visit to tho San Francisco exposition. Mr. Sperry paid five dollars for a ten-mlnuto ride with thebirdman, but ho says it was morethan worth it, even if the cost madehim "feel like a little millionaire," asho described it.Chrlstofferson and Sperry startedfrom the exposition grounds, skimmedout over tho Golden Gate, past theSeal Rocks, went a mile down thebeach boulevard and back again totho exposition grounds. The aviatoris making a barrel of money takingpeople for rides, according to Sperry.ROADHOUSE BURNEDNews was received here to the effect that tho Montaguo roadhouseand stables had been burned, catching from forest fires. .The propertywas unoccupied at the time, the owner, Mrs. M. Nlles being In Whitehorse. The loss will bo a heavy onefor her.?0 Thitehorse Star.)FAMOUS METHODISTPREACHER IS DEADPORTLAND, Sept. 11.?Rev. JohnFlynn, famous as "Father Flynn" thowell known old time Methodist missionary on the coast. Is dead aged98 years.H. E. BAKERPRACTICAL ANDRELIABLE FURRIERWe guarantee satisfaction on allour work. H. E. Baker, 402 Northern Bk Bldg., Seattle, Wn. Referonce given. If desired. In yourhome town.'T hereby certify that H. E. Baker Is a first class, practical andreliable furrier. H. MOSES."State of Washington, County ofKing, SS:H. Moses, being first duly sworn,on oath, deposes and says, that heIs acquainted with H. E. Baker,furrier, and that lie Is a first classpractical furrier and thoroughly reliable.(signed) H. MOSES.Subscribed and sworn to beforeme this 15th day of June, 1915.RUSSELL R. FARRELL,(Notary Public In and for theState 'of Washington, residingat Seattle.)44444444944444444I* 44 AMONQ THE THEATRES. 44444444*94444444KTOgtaKC"STEEL"GRAND THEATRE tonight openswith tho 10th installment of this greatserial; it is exciting and very interosting. "Steel" is tho headliner."Her Honor," 2-recl Pauline Bushfcaturs, a sure good picture"Why Rags Left Home," a dramaticplay, a great picture for both tho oldand young.A funny Joker comedy closes theshow."Havo a heart" and see the Treyo' Hearts. ?""WHEN THE WEST WAS YOUNG"At the Orphcum tonight "When theWest Was Young" will be shown.This la a thrilling story of the Westwith Bessie Eyton and Wheeler Oakman, In tho leads and shows somegreat horsemanship.Tho Orphcum patrons will remember Wheeler Dakman as the one whodid tho daring riding in tho two-partcomedy "Willie."A late Hearst-Selig Pictorial, a rollicking Vitagraph comedy and the11th happening of "Dolly of the Dailies," only one more of these interesting scries; so don't misB this one.Mary Fuller will bo seen "At ThoHelm."At the Douglas Orpheum MauriceCostello will bo seen in the two-partfeature "Tho Acid Test." ????"POPCORN QUEEN" WILLOPEN NEW LUNCHROOMMiss Bello Kinyon, popularly knownas tho Popcorn Queen , announcedyesterday that she and her sister, MissFrances Kinyon, will open a confectionery and light lunch parlor In thebuilding immediately adjoining theDream Theatre on Seward Street.Miss Kinyon will operate in connec- 'tion with tho lunchroom the popcornmachino which until recently wasone of the main attractions at thefruit stand further up the street.The room which tho new establishment will occupy is at present beingoverhauled and fitted with tho necessary cabinets, cases and furniture. 'The lunchroom will be opened inabout a week.GEORGE H. DONEGANSOUGHT BY MOTHERMrs. M. E. Donegan is making inquiry throughout Alaska for her son, IGeorge H. Donegan, an engineer agedabout 22 years. Mrs. Dongan, who resides at 45 Buttonwood Avenue, Haverill, Massachusetts, will appreciateany information concerning the present location of her son.POORMAN CREEK ONEOF RICHEST IN NORTHRUBY, Aug. 21.?Peter Johnson, ofJohnson & Jcpson, arrived home froma trip to Poorman and vicinity thefirst of the week. Questioned aboutconditions in that section, Mr. Johnson said things looked good to him."While on Poorman I had a chance to Ivisit the claim of Davis, Kickbush & 1Olson and I never did see more goldexposed in tho boxes anywhere," hosaid. "You could take a spoon andpick up an ounce between tho rocksat any one of the riffles in the sluiceboxes. Other outfits on Poorman arealso in good money, and this is alsotrue of Flat. Tamarack, and Spruce iCreeks.?(Ruby Record-Citizen.)Walk Over to The Hub?FOR?A "WALKOVER"SHOTRough Dry?55c per doz.Flat Work?50c per doz.THANlE STEAM LAUNDRYPhone 175 7-28-tf| Safety First \Or[1J(jE! ^ety^irst. COMMENCING ?! Thursday, September 16, 15THE FOLLOWING SCHEDOLE WILL BE IN EFFECTFARE 15c S. "ALMA" FARE 15cLEAVE JUNEAU FOE DOUGLAS, TREAD WELLAND THANE:6:00 A. M. 1:00 P. M. 7:00 P. M.7:15 A. M. 3:15 P. M. 8:00 P. M.9:00 A. M. 4:45 P. M. 9:30 P. M.11:00 A. M. 5:45 P. M. 11:15 P. M.SATURDAY NIGHT ONLY?12:30 A. M.LEAVE DOUGLAS FOR TREADWELLAND THANE:6:10 A. M. 1:10 P. M. 7:10 P. M.7:25 A. M. 3:25 P. M. 8:10 P. M.9:10 A. M. 4:55 P. M. 9:40 P. M.11:10 A. M. 5:55 P. M. 11:25 P. M.SATURDAY NIGHT ONLY?12:40 A. M.LEAVE TREADWELL FOR THANE:6:15 A. M. 1:15 P. M. 7:15 P. M.7:30 A. M. 3:30 P. M. 8:15 P. M.9:15 A. M. 5:00 P. M. 9:45 P. M.11:15 A. M. 6:00 P. M. 11:30 P. M.SATURDAY NIGHT ONLY?12:45 A. M.LEAVE THANE FOR TREADWELL, DOUGLASAND JUNEAU:6:25 A. M. 1:25 P. M. 7:25 P. M.8:10 A. M. 4:10 P. M. 8:25 P. M.9:25 A. M. 5:10 P. M. 9:55 P. M.11:25 A. M. 6:10 P. M. 12:10 A. M.SATURDAY NIGHT ONLY?12:55 A. M.LEAVE TREADWELL FOR DOUGLASAND JUNEAU:6:35 A. M. 1:35 P. M. 7:35 P. M.8:20 A. M. 4:20 P. M. 8:35 P. M.9:35 A. M. 5:20 P. M. 10:05 P. M.11:35 A. M. 6:20 P. M. 12:20 A. M.SATURDAY NIGHT ONLY?1:05 A. M.LEAVE DOUGLAS FOR JUNEAU:6:40 A. M. 1:40 P. M. 7:40 P. M.8:25 A.M. 4:25 P.M. 8:40 P.M.9:40 A. M. 5:25 P. M. 10:10 P. M.11:40 A. M. 6:25 P. M. 12:25 A. M.SATURDAY NIGHT ONLY?1:10 A. M.j JUNEAU FERRY & NAVIGATION CO.? t I 5-M-v-t-h: H-+H- I i t i"ah? (SaHtinrau"Three stories high with Fifty rooms, \ \*Tis fireproof too, they say. \ [A lobby large, with "Comfy" chairs, J JWherein to spend the day. ?'<And as to Boats! Why glory be!The news you get is great,i They tell you when they ieave Valdez,X Or pass through Golden Gate. j)?f The clerks are fine and dandy too, ;?f They laugh at every joke,And answer questions by the yard.(Aside they hope you choke.)...I've stopped there and I know It's grand \ |A place so near like home,vI surely hate to go away, ';When business bids me roam.I have not fame or medals gold,For telling truth as yet,But if you REALLY want It straight,;: Call In and "ASK BARTLETT."II I I I I I I I I I I I II I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I | | | | | | | 1 | H II I I I I I I I I iOUITT iorgei me ixarnca?OLTS .t GILPATRICK,ContractorsConcrete or frame construction.(6-17-tf.)The rule of three in fullmeasure ? Fit, Style andComfort School Shoes. tfB. M. BEHRENDSOur Fall Line of Overcoats and Cravenettsare now in. Lots of new styles and patterns.The cold weather is coming, you better make your choice now.jj A BIG LINE OF SUIT CASES JUST RECEIVEDjj H. J. Eaymond Co. Phone 18 |People Say To Us"I cannot cat this or that food, it docsnot agree with me." Our advice toall of them is to take aSsssSL ?W'before and after each. meal. 25c a box.'Wm. Britt, Juneau.Elmar E. Smith, Douglas.yyvyftff9fffyff^9t9yyv?y^< ?Eastern, Corn Fed 3!_______________==s < ?Fresh Meat II* >BBHBBHHHHHB <'? 4 ?4 ?4 ?Home Killed Chickens < I4 ?AND <>i ?Fresh Home Made SausajJc J [Every Day ^4 ?4 ?Independent Market:;JULIUS RHEINBERGER. Prop. <?PHONE 119 o?0$ THEMECCAQuality andService OurPt Motto PPJUNEAC DEPOT FORMECCA FIZZWe Carry Stamps Open Ujrf.il 12 p. m.A. P. Br., Photos, c ,-iK,A0EWholesale & Retail. AsIc toaeet&rSaoiplcs2 for 6 conts. 25 cents per dozfn10 cents each. 4 for 26 cents. 20 for $1.00ENLARGEMENT MADE raOM ALL VIF.WSALASKA POSTAL BXCI1ANGE, 227 Senard 'Auto For Hire ISEVEN PASSENGER CARS ITRIPS TO GLACIERD*y Phono 280 Night Phone 1306 HJ. M. OUSBY. ITeacher of Dunning Special Attention given to? System TechniqueMrs. Sigurd J. E. WallstedtTeacher of PianoPupil at Rubeoetien'i School 31ft Cold cttrrioi Technique Junetu;tAVMraf?g^ginBBEaa?M uatiaiNu Bone Corset 1? Miss and Mrs S. Zenger ? iJONEAO CORSETIERES 1Fitting In your own home. A perfect fit fjla guaranteed. For appointmcnta 1'hono I136. Addrcu 288 Main Street IMADE IN JUNEAUConcrete Dry and Watertight Floors and Cellars. Concrete plain and ornamental Wallsand Fences. Concrete ribbed or trcvol finished Sidewalks and Steps. All work guaranteed.ESTIMATES AND PLANS FREE.H. D. BOURCY,Box 344 ContractorIh?McKannaTransfer I'FREIGHT?COAL?BAGGAGE RSADDLE DORSES FOR RENT (3Light and Hcaty ilaallng of all R'-hIi HOfflcq 127-129 Front St., phone 55 QCopyright Hart Schaffncr & MarxA Man s a Man jfor 'A That,- JBESIDES, if The Man happensto be clothed in a IIARTSCHAEFNER & MARX suit,he is more apt to be taken at histrue valuation.How is it with you??even aIIART SCHAEFNER & MARXwill not wear forever, and thenstyles change you know, so don'tyou think it about time to buythat new suit?Our new Winter stock now onsale?ALL PRICED AT OURUSUAL LOW RATE.ALASKA TREADWEU GOLD ]MINING COMPANY j